Product Designer, News Product New New York, NY
The New York Times Company, New York, NY, United States
Mission
The New York Times
mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
Job Overview The News Products team collaborates with our newsroom to build new features that amplify the reach of our journalism. We are looking for a Product Designer to contribute across a variety of editorially grounded projects and initiatives. You will partner with product managers, editors, engineers, researchers, and data scientists in a news-driven environment and advance our product experience, potentially supporting iOS, Android, and web projects.
This is an individual contributor role. Product Designers are not only focused on working with cross‑functional teams, but also sharpen their design skills together with more experienced designers. Product Designers execute the design of features in support of team and company goals and see them through a release cycle. They are a trusted team contributor.
This is a hybrid position based in New York.
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and prototype new features aimed at growing our audience for the news product.
Support high‑level product strategy, ensuring we’re asking the right questions and solving for distinct needs.
Create visuals to lead conversations, build consensus, and help make decisions.
Work with engineers and product teams to ensure design quality and consistency of shipped features and interactions.
Contribute to team and product design rituals.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission.
Report to a Product Design Manager within the News Product mission.
Basic Qualifications
A portfolio showcasing your design process along with finished design work.
3+ years of digital web and/or app design experience.
2+ years of working collaboratively on projects that pivot quickly.
Proficiency in digital design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience contributing to product releases through multiple cycles.
Strong typography and visual design skills.
Experience providing and receiving honest, thoughtful feedback.
Pay & Benefits Annual base pay range: $104,000 - $125,000 USD. For US roles, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs.
Location Hybrid position based in New York.
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
Job Overview The News Products team collaborates with our newsroom to build new features that amplify the reach of our journalism. We are looking for a Product Designer to contribute across a variety of editorially grounded projects and initiatives. You will partner with product managers, editors, engineers, researchers, and data scientists in a news-driven environment and advance our product experience, potentially supporting iOS, Android, and web projects.
This is an individual contributor role. Product Designers are not only focused on working with cross‑functional teams, but also sharpen their design skills together with more experienced designers. Product Designers execute the design of features in support of team and company goals and see them through a release cycle. They are a trusted team contributor.
This is a hybrid position based in New York.
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and prototype new features aimed at growing our audience for the news product.
Support high‑level product strategy, ensuring we’re asking the right questions and solving for distinct needs.
Create visuals to lead conversations, build consensus, and help make decisions.
Work with engineers and product teams to ensure design quality and consistency of shipped features and interactions.
Contribute to team and product design rituals.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission.
Report to a Product Design Manager within the News Product mission.
Basic Qualifications
A portfolio showcasing your design process along with finished design work.
3+ years of digital web and/or app design experience.
2+ years of working collaboratively on projects that pivot quickly.
Proficiency in digital design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience contributing to product releases through multiple cycles.
Strong typography and visual design skills.
Experience providing and receiving honest, thoughtful feedback.
Pay & Benefits Annual base pay range: $104,000 - $125,000 USD. For US roles, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs.
Location Hybrid position based in New York.
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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